Caramel Popcorn with Pretzels and M&M’s

Allan first tried this popcorn when his mom made them for a trip he took with his father. He enjoyed it so much that he made sure that we got the recipe. The recipe called for pressing the warm mixture into a pan and letting cool before cutting into bars.

I have never made this into bars. I much prefer to bake it little to get rid of some of the stickiness and enjoy it as caramel corn. To make it just a little different, add 2.5 tsp cinnamon to the caramel just before pouring over the corn.

Caramel Popcorn with Pretzels and M&M's
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Servings
12 cups
Servings
12 cups
Caramel Popcorn with Pretzels and M&M's
Print Recipe
Servings
12 cups
Servings
12 cups
Ingredients
Servings: cups
Instructions
  1. Remove all unpopped popcorn seeds and partially popped seeds.
  2. Combine popcorn, cereal and pretzels in large heat proof bowl.
  3. Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and flour in pan and heat on stove until candy thermometer reads between 244 and 248 degrees (firm ball stage), stirring continually.
  4. Immediately pour over popcorn and toss to coat.
  5. Add M&M's right away if making bars, otherwise wait till later in recipe.
  6. Press into 15 X 10 X 1 inch buttered pan. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
  7. Alternately; cook in oven on low heat (200) for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add M&M's after the last stir so they do not break apart, but still will stick to the caramel.
  9. Cool in a thin layer on waxed paper. Break into pieces before serving.
Recipe Notes

Optional: Replace pretzel sticks with sliced almonds and pecans.

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